List of days of the year

20 January - Ronald W. Reagan became the 40th President of the United States in 1981

 


Ronald W. Reagan became the 40th President of the United States on 20 January 1981. The inauguration ceremony took place on the west front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Reagan, a Republican, served two terms in office, from 1981 to 1989.

His presidency was marked by a focus on conservative economic policies, including tax cuts, deregulation, and a strong stance against communism. Reagan's administration also faced significant events such as the Cold War, the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), and the Iran-Contra affair.

Reagan's second inauguration occurred on 21 January 1985, as his first term was followed by a successful re-election in 1984.

 

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